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How We Get It Done

We work every day to ensure a bright future for all Nebraskans. Through our advocacy, education, and leadership development efforts, we’re working to protect current and future generations.

Mission

To enrich the lives of Nebraska farm and ranch families and enhance Nebraska agriculture through meaningful advocacy, education, and leadership development.

Vision

To achieve a great quality of life and prosperity for Nebraska farm and ranch families.

Values

We are honest and dedicated people who strive for the highest integrity, respect, discipline, and cooperation in everything we do.

Board Directory

Board of Directors

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Board of Directors is chosen by our grassroots members, all of whom are dedicated farmers, ranchers, and individuals invested in the agricultural community.

Mark McHargue

Mark McHargue

President

Mark and his wife Judi raise organic and conventional corn, popcorn, and soybeans along with a hog finishing operation near Central City. Mark is a Merrick County Farm Bureau member.

Katie Olson

Katie Olson

First Vice President

Katie and her husband James grow corn and soybeans and raise cow/calf pairs near Atkinson. Katie is a Holt County Farm Bureau member.

Lance Atwater

Lance Atwater

Second Vice President, Youth At-Large Director

Lance and his wife Krystal grow commercial corn, soybeans, popcorn, and non-GMO white corn near Ayr. Lance is an Adams/Webster County Farm Bureau member.

Bree DeMontigny

Bree DeMontigny

North Central Region

Bree runs a cow/calf operation near Seneca. Bree is a Cherry County Farm Bureau Member.

Jim Stewart

Jim Stewart

Southeast Region

Jim owns and operates a cash grain farm near Lincoln. Jim is a Lancaster County Farm Bureau member.

Matt Jedlicka

Matt Jedlicka

Central Region

Matt partners with his family and grows row crops and operates a cattle feed yard near Schuyler. Matt is a Colfax County Farm Bureau Member.

Adam Boeckenhauer

Adam Boeckenhauer

Northeast Region

Adam and his family have a row crop operation, grow alfalfa, and raise cow/calf pairs near Wakefield. Adam is a Dixon County Farm Bureau Member.

David Grimes

David Grimes

South Central Region

David and his wife Becky grow irrigated corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Minden. David is a Kearney/Franklin County Farm Bureau Member.

Steve Stroup

Steve Stroup

Southwest Region

Steve and his wife Julie grow irrigated corn and raise cow/calves near Benkelman. Steve is a Dundy County Farm Bureau Member.

Andy DeVries

Andy DeVries

Northwest Region

Andy grows corn, soybeans, and wheat near Ogallala. Andy is a Keith County Farm Bureau Member.

Dawn Kucera

Dawn Kucera

Ag Promotion At-Large

Dawn and her husband Regan raise corn, soybeans, and cow/calf pairs near Madison. Dawn is a Madison County Farm Bureau Member.

Greg Hoegermeyer

Greg Hoegermeyer

At-Large

Greg and his family have a diversified livestock, grain, and forage operation near Herman. Greg is a Washington County Farm Bureau Member.

Staff Directory

Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Staff

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Mark McHargue

Mark McHargue

President
Corporate
Rob Robertson

Rob Robertson

Chief Administrator/Secretary-Treasurer
Corporate
Craig Head

Craig Head

Chief Advocacy Officer
Corporate
Eric Paseka

Eric Paseka

Comptroller
Corporate
Tammy Evertson

Tammy Evertson

Accounting Manager
Corporate
Autumn Jacobs

Autumn Jacobs

Executive Assistant/Convention Manager
Corporate
Alena Kovlenko

Alena Kovlenko

Corporate Assistant/Accounting Associate
Corporate
Jordan Dux

Jordan Dux

Senior Director of National Affairs
Public Policy
Bruce Rieker

Bruce Rieker

Senior Director of State Legislative Affairs
Public Policy
Elisabeth Hurst

Elisabeth Hurst

Director of State Legislative Affairs
Public Policy
Jay Ferris

Jay Ferris

Director of Political Engagement
Public Policy
Abygail Streff

Abygail Streff

Economist/Policy Analyst
Public Policy
Whittney Helms

Whittney Helms

Public Policy Associate
Public Policy
Addy Donelson

Addy Donelson

Intern
Public Policy
Tina Henderson

Tina Henderson

Senior Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Cassie Hoebelheinrich

Cassie Hoebelheinrich

Director of Strategic Communications
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Oscar Diaz

Oscar Diaz

Membership Systems Administrator
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Kylee Planer

Kylee Planer

Assistant Director of Member Services
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Abby Durheim

Abby Durheim

Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Kenzie White

Kenzie White

Video Production Specialist
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Devan Kirkpatrick

Devan Kirkpatrick

Graphic Designer
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Kim Wiseman

Kim Wiseman

Senior Membership Assistant
Membership, Marketing, & Communications
Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson

Senior Director of Leadership/Field Services
Leadership & Field services
Audrey Schipporeit

Audrey Schipporeit

Director of Generational Engagement
Leadership & Field services
Kelsey Scheer

Kelsey Scheer

Assistant Director of Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans
Leadership & Field services
Kelly Duryea

Kelly Duryea

Regional Manager North Central Region, Merna
Leadership & Field services
Samantha Dyer

Samantha Dyer

Regional Manager Northwest Region, Crawford
Leadership & Field services
Leann Eggen

Leann Eggen

Regional Manager/Agent Relations Coordinator Southeast Region, Omaha
Leadership & Field services
Nick Haack

Nick Haack

Regional Manager South Central Region, Upland
Leadership & Field services
Jason Kvols

Jason Kvols

Regional Manager Northeast Region, Laurel
Leadership & Field services
Heidi Pieper

Heidi Pieper

Regional Manager Southwest Region, Farnam
Leadership & Field services
Chase Samuelson

Chase Samuelson

Regional Manager
Central Region, Palmer
Leadership & Field services
Tara Ihde

Tara Ihde

Leadership/Field Services Coordinator and Event Associate
Leadership & Field services
Megahn Schafer

Megahn Schafer

Executive Director
Foundation
Lona Thompson

Lona Thompson

Senior Director of Development
Foundation
Brooke Carpenter

Brooke Carpenter

Education Manager - Lincoln
Foundation
Elizabeth Raines

Elizabeth Raines

Education Specialist - Wayne
Foundation
Kyra Meyer

Kyra Meyer

Education Specialist - North Platte
Foundation
Shelby Snidarich

Shelby Snidarich

Education Specialist - Omaha
Foundation
Hadisa Podajak

Hadisa Podajak

Administrative Coordinator
Foundation
Kaylee Rhode

Kaylee Rhode

Student Worker
Foundation
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